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Battery Tech JES Paper Reveals New Details On Tesla

JES Paper Reveals New Details On Tesla's Million-Mile Batteries

The secret for their durability seems to be the NMC532 crystals.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Oct 02, 2019
Charging Tesla Model S Shanghai Fire, Range, And Charge Issues Seem Connected

Tesla Model S Shanghai Fire, Range, And Charge Issues Seem Connected

Tesla owners’ complaints pile up while they wait for an official answer.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Jul 20, 2019
Industry Tesla Gigafactory 3 Shanghai Update Via Local Onlookers And Drone

Tesla Gigafactory 3 Shanghai Update Via Local Onlookers And Drone

Surely some residents in China are very excited about Tesla Gigafactory 3. As you can see, the company is making notable and quick progress overseas.
By Steven Loveday Apr 15, 2019
Battery Tech Tesla Reportedly Talking With CATL For China Battery Order

Tesla Reportedly Talking With CATL For China Battery Order

It'a clear Tesla needs to make a monumental plan for batteries in China. New reports point to the company reaching out to battery maker, CATL.
By Steven Loveday Mar 11, 2019
Battery Tech What Happens When You Cut Into A Tesla Battery Cell?

What Happens When You Cut Into A Tesla Battery Cell?

Watch the fireworks happen as a Tesla lithium battery cell has its structural integrity compromised with a cordless drill.
By Domenick Yoney Feb 22, 2019
Battery Tech Patent Suggests Tesla Is On Cusp Of Battery Chemistry Breakthrough

Patent Suggests Tesla Is On Cusp Of Battery Chemistry Breakthrough

Tesla's battery expert Jeff Dahn has submitted a new patent for battery cell chemistry that will lead to faster charging, longer life, and lower cost.
By EVANNEX Feb 20, 2019
Battery Tech Are Larger Format Cells In The Works For Tesla’s Trucks & Power Packs?

Are Larger Format Cells In The Works For Tesla’s Trucks & Power Packs?

When it comes to the Tesla Semi and Tesla Pickup Truck, a larger format, low C rate battery cells would seem to make so much sense.
By George Bower Nov 19, 2018
General Analysis: Tesla Pickup Truck Battery Size, Range, & 0-60-MPH Time

Analysis: Tesla Pickup Truck Battery Size, Range, & 0-60-MPH Time

We take a detailed look at everything we know about the upcoming Tesla Pickup Truck and use it to model the vehicle's specs.
By George Bower Nov 14, 2018
General More On Tesla

More On Tesla's Recent Deal With Chinese Lithium Giant

Tesla has scored a huge deal with one of China's top lithium producers. The company will supply a fifth of its lithium hydroxide production to Tesla’s battery suppliers.
By EVANNEX Oct 08, 2018
Battery Tech Check Out This Used Tesla Model S With A Brand New Battery

Check Out This Used Tesla Model S With A Brand New Battery

This friend of InsideEVs recently bricked his used Tesla Model S battery pack. Fortunately, Tesla replaced it for free and now he has range to spare.
By Steven Loveday Sep 25, 2018
Battery Tech Here

Here's What Really Happens To Used Electric Car Batteries

So, our good friends an Engineering Explained can explain all of this much better than us. Let's hope we can collaborate in the future!
By ElectricCarsTV Sep 21, 2018
General Tesla Battery Biz Booming, Mostly From Tesla Energy

Tesla Battery Biz Booming, Mostly From Tesla Energy

Despite a huge conglomerate of largely negative critics, Tesla is making strong strides when it comes to the immensely growing energy market.
By Steven Loveday Sep 10, 2018
Battery Tech Musk & Barra Love Child: Battery “Super Pack” From A TMS Perspective

Musk & Barra Love Child: Battery “Super Pack” From A TMS Perspective

What would we get if we mixed Tesla and GM EV battery tech? From a TMS perspective, this could yield a pretty sweet Super Pack!
By George Bower Aug 31, 2018
Battery Tech Tesla Model 3 Battery Can Transfer Twice The Heat Of Model S P100D

Tesla Model 3 Battery Can Transfer Twice The Heat Of Model S P100D

While the old Model S had severe overheating issues on the track, the Model 3 LR RWD has none and the Model 3 Performance has even less overheating issues.
By George Bower Aug 28, 2018
Battery Tech 3 Ways To Ruin Your Tesla Battery, Plus What It Costs To Replace It

3 Ways To Ruin Your Tesla Battery, Plus What It Costs To Replace It

What caused this Tesla battery to need replacing? How can you avoid this problem and what will it cost if it's already unavoidable?
By Steven Loveday Aug 27, 2018
General Tesla Co-Founder J.B. Straubel Discusses Battery-Powered Future

Tesla Co-Founder J.B. Straubel Discusses Battery-Powered Future

Yes, Tesla makes electric cars and the batteries that power them. But, the company also has a promising future in backup energy storage.
By EVANNEX Aug 23, 2018
Battery Tech Audit Shows Tesla Gigafactory Is On Target With Nevada

Audit Shows Tesla Gigafactory Is On Target With Nevada's Requirements

Aside from cranking out a ton of energy, the Tesla Gigafactory has satisfied the rest of its requirements with the state of Nevada, and growth continues to impress.
By Steven Loveday Aug 22, 2018
Battery Tech More Tesla Model 3 Battery Info Than You Knew You Wanted: Part 2

More Tesla Model 3 Battery Info Than You Knew You Wanted: Part 2

Are you interested in EV battery tech? This second video from a two-part series dives even deeper into Tesla Model 3 batteries.
By Steven Loveday Aug 21, 2018
General Tesla Files A New Patent, Which Aims To Make Batteries Safer

Tesla Files A New Patent, Which Aims To Make Batteries Safer

Tesla recently filed a patent for a technology that will help isolate damage caused by failed battery cells and decrease fire risk and spread.
By EVANNEX Aug 04, 2018
Battery Tech Cobalt Crisis May Cause Legacy Automakers To Struggle To Catch Tesla

Cobalt Crisis May Cause Legacy Automakers To Struggle To Catch Tesla

Tristan Cole, writing in Medium, argues that cobalt is the most important metal of the 21st century. The price of cobalt has quadrupled in the last two years, and this could be just the beginning. Tesla and Panasonic use less cobalt than most others and may reduce that to zero in the future.
By EVANNEX Jul 16, 2018
General New Tesla Model 3 Battery Details, Images & Video Released

New Tesla Model 3 Battery Details, Images & Video Released

EVTV weighed the Tesla Model 3 battery modules and guess what? It is indeed the most energy dense battery in the industry, but by how much? We do the calculations for you. Check out the results here.
By George Bower Jun 11, 2018
Battery Tech Tesla Panasonic Quietly Outmaneuver All Lithium Battery Manufacturers

Tesla Panasonic Quietly Outmaneuver All Lithium Battery Manufacturers

What was the least discussed statement made by Tesla CEO Elon Musk during the recent conference call? The cobalt content of our Nickel-Cobalt-Aluminum cathode chemistry is already lower than next-generation cathodes that will be made by other cell producers with a Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt ratio of 8:1:1.
By George Bower May 09, 2018
Technology See Tesla Battery Technology Explained In This 3-Part Video Series

See Tesla Battery Technology Explained In This 3-Part Video Series

Perhaps everything you've ever wanted to know and understand about Tesla battery tech all in one place. If you're an EV fan, and especially really dig the deep dive battery tech explorations, get yourself some popcorn and a cold (or warm) beverage.
By Steven Loveday Apr 18, 2018
General Will Tesla Roadster 2.0 Have New Advanced Battery?

Will Tesla Roadster 2.0 Have New Advanced Battery?

A different chemistry than NCA (or a low Cobalt version of NCA?). The push in battery tech right now seems to be low cobalt batteries. Perhaps NMC 811?
By George Bower Apr 17, 2018
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